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	health Daily update ⋅ October 2, 2020
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	CNN Coronavirus: What you should do if you or a loved one tests positive for Covid-19 CNN (CNN) President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for Covid-19 and must isolate themselves from others, including members of their own family. It's a scary reality so far shared by more than 34 million people -- including 7 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post US panel tackles race, poverty in virus vaccine priorities Washington Post A U.S. advisory panel made recommendations Friday for who should be first in line to get COVID-19 vaccine, including a plea for special efforts by states and cities to get the shots to low-income minority groups. Support our journalism. Subscribe today. Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Fearing an overwhelming 'twindemic,' governments urged flu shots. Now some face shortages. Washington Post LONDON — First, the British government implored its citizens to, please, please, go and get a flu shot, saying it was vital to protect the state-run health-care system from being overwhelmed by a double-barrel blast of covid-19 and seasonal influenza this ... Flag as irrelevant
	Livescience.com COVID nightmares are becoming frighteningly common Livescience.com Having nightmares about being stuck maskless in a crowd or coming down with COVID-19? You're not alone. A suite of new studies finds that pandemic dreams are remarkably common across multiple countries. People in Finland, Italy, the U.S., Canada and ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Health officials urge Americans to get flu vaccine as concerns mount over possible 'twindemic' ABC News Amid the coronavirus pandemic, health care experts have been urging Americans to get vaccinated against influenza during the 2020-2021 flu season, to prevent a "twindemic," overlapping epidemics of the flu and COVID-19, which could overwhelm ... Flag as irrelevant
	Science Magazine Selective and cross-reactive SARS-CoV-2 T cell epitopes in unexposed humans Science Magazine Robust T cell responses to the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus occur in most individuals with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Several studies have reported that some people who have not been exposed to ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN The Southern Hemisphere skipped flu season this year, likely because of social distancing CNN (CNN) The run-up to flu season in the US has been fraught with fear. Health experts worry that fighting Covid-19 and influenza simultaneously could burden the health care system's ability to treat both infections. Flu season in the Southern Hemisphere, ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay With 'Twindemic' Looming, 2 out of 5 Americans Plan to Skip Flu Shot HealthDay By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter. THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Despite a potential looming "twindemic" of influenza and COVID-19, about 2 in 5 U.S. adults do not plan to get a flu shot, a new survey shows. Only 59% of adults ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Coronavirus: Loss of smell may be clearer sign than cough BBC News Loss of a sense of smell may be a more reliable indicator of Covid-19 than cough or fever, research suggests. A study by University College London (UCL) of 590 people who lost their sense of smell or taste earlier in the year found 80% had coronavirus ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Researchers reveal which benign breast disease is most likely to develop into cancer Medical Xpress Benign breast diseases (BBD), which are non-cancerous disorders of the breast, such as lumps, are known to increase the chances of subsequent breast cancer. Now a team of Spanish researchers have found that the way BBD is detected as part of a ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS Denver Push For Flu Vaccines During Coronavirus Pandemic Expected To Help Uninsured Coloradans CBS Denver DENVER (CBS4)– As the coronavirus pandemic drags on, Colorado residents now have to worry about flu season, too. There's a push to get people vaccinated. Flu Vaccine (credit: CBS). The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report AHA News: People in Poor Heart Health More Likely to Give Their Doctors Low Marks U.S. News & World Report THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2020 (American Heart Association News) -- People with poor heart health have worse perceptions of their patient-doctor relationship, according to a new study that also found overall cardiovascular health is worsening in the U.S.. Flag as irrelevant
	Scientific American Why Some People Are Still Getting Sick--but Not with COVID Scientific American On September 18 Orianna Carvalho woke up at 3 A.M. with a sore throat and the sniffles. At first she thought her symptoms were caused by allergies. But as the minutes ticked by, she began to worry they were caused by COVID-19. The following morning ... Flag as irrelevant
	WLBZ-TV Spike in Maine coronavirus cases over last two weeks, health official says The Boston Globe The novel coronavirus is spreading through "every part" of Maine, where 9 percent of all cases in the state have occurred in the past two weeks, a public health official said Thursday. Dr. Nirav D. Shah, director of the Maine Center for Disease Control ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Loss of smell could be a 'highly reliable indicator' of Covid-19, research says CNN (CNN) Loss of smell and taste are a strong sign that someone is infected with the coronavirus that causes Covid-19 -- and in some cases it may occur without the other symptoms of cough or fever, according to new research published Thursday. Covid-19 and ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Immunotherapy Drug Boosts Survival for Lung Cancer Patients U.S. News & World Report By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- A newly approved drug for the leading form of the number one cancer killer, lung cancer, does improve patient survival, a new study confirms. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News 'Aerosol' vs. 'airborne' vs. 'droplets' amid COVID-19: What you need to know ABC News Conflicting messages from public health authorities have fueled a great deal of confusion over COVID-19, particularly regarding its transmission. The terms "aerosol," "airborne" and "droplet" have made the rounds in attempts to explain how the novel ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Coronavirus: Are cases in England really slowing? Medical Xpress The latest REACT report, the biggest regular study of COVID-19 infection rates in England, seems to provide some much-needed good news. The authors of the report suggest that a combination of national measures and local lockdowns may have played a ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Salmonella outbreaks in multiple states linked to pet hedgehogs, bearded dragons ABC News Two salmonella outbreaks affecting dozens of people in multiple states have been linked to pet hedgehogs and bearded dragons, the Centers for Disease and Control said this week. The CDC is investigating an outbreak of the strain Salmonella Typhimurium ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress One small part of a human antibody has the potential to work as a drug for both prevention and therapy of COVID-19 Medical Xpress This antibody adopts a Y-shape. The arms of the Y make up the part of the antibody that binds to the target. Credit: Alfred Pasieka/Science Photo Library. Although a vaccine could be the ultimate solution to curb the COVID-19 pandemic and stop future ones, ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report With 'Twindemic' Looming, 2 out of 5 Americans Plan to Skip Flu Shot U.S. News & World Report By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Despite a potential looming "twindemic" of influenza and COVID-19, about 2 in 5 U.S. adults do not plan to get a flu shot, a new survey shows. Only 59% of ... Flag as irrelevant
	PEOPLE.com How to Manage the Biggest Headache About Working from Home: More Migraines PEOPLE.com When your home has become an office, a school and a full-time restaurant, it's hard for it also to be a place for rest and recovery. Is it any wonder migraines are on the rise? Our top tips for minimizing migraines during this stressful time. By Regan Stephens. Flag as irrelevant
	Livescience.com A virus and bacteria may 'team up' to harm babies' brains Livescience.com A newly discovered bacteria may be working with a common virus to cause a serious brain condition in infants in Uganda, according to a new study. This brain disorder, called hydrocephalus, involves an abnormal buildup of fluid in the cavities of the brain ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Public Health Efforts to Mitigate COVID-19 Transmission During the April 7, 2020, Election Medscape Wisconsin was the first state to hold an election with in-person voting after stay-at-home orders were issued to limit transmission of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The statewide primary election, held on April 7, 2020 ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC Fauci says public health measures to curb coronavirus spread could dampen flu season CNBC Dr. Anthony Fauci warned on Thursday that the forthcoming influenza season could complicate the nation's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Health experts will soon face a "diagnostic challenge" with the overlap of the Northern Hemisphere's flu season ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Survey shows increase in alcohol use during COVID-19 pandemic Healio Alcohol use increased in the United States during the first few months of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open. "Alcohol consumption is often used as a way to cope with mental distress," Michael S. Pollard, PhD, ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Paris bars face possible closure as virus patients fill ICUs ABC News With COVID-19 patients now filling about one-third of the intensive care units in the Paris area, France's health minister is threatening to close bars and ban family gatherings, if the situation doesn't improve. By. The Associated Press. October 1, 2020, 11:07 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Researchers advance COVID-19 antibody knowledge Medical Xpress Researchers at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center working with colleagues at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston have found that some antibodies to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, are more protective than others, when ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times Salish Lodge's silence on coronavirus outbreak enrages guests, raises questions about when public should be told Seattle Times On Sept. 23, managers at the Salish Lodge & Spa learned of a COVID-19 outbreak at the luxury resort, that has now infected at least 23 staff members and two guests. On Sept. 26, Salish Lodge, on social media, told guests to "Come and enjoy our delicious ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay In Rare Case, COVID-19 Test Caused Spinal Fluid Leak HealthDay By E.J. Mundell HealthDay Reporter. THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Doctors stress that it's a very rare occurrence, but one woman's pre-surgery COVID-19 nasal swab test appears to have triggered a release of cerebrospinal fluid into her ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com NJ reports 663 new COVID-19 cases and 5 more deaths. Transmission rate increases again. nj.com New Jersey reported another 663 coronavirus cases and five additional deaths Thursday as the rate of transmission increased again to 1.16, above the key benchmark of 1 that indicates the outbreak here is growing. Hospitalizations also surpassed 500 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com Cold, flu or COVID-19? What parents should be aware of Today.com With the coronavirus continuing to circulate and flu season beginning, experts worry that the next few months will bring a "twindemic," with both illnesses causing serious complications around the country. While it's likely to be a confusing time for many, experts ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Beware Pet 'Bearded Dragons': CDC Says They Could Carry Salmonella HealthDay FRIDAY, Oct. 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- What next, 2020? In this year of surprising threats to public health, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now investigating a pair of salmonella outbreaks among people who cuddled pet hedgehogs ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Irregular, Long Periods Tied to Shorter Life Span U.S. News & World Report By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- In a finding that suggests a woman's periods might be a powerful indicator of her general health, researchers report that women with irregular and long ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress COVID-19 pandemic has created flood of potentially substandard research Medical Xpress The COVID-19 pandemic has created a flood of potentially substandard research amid the rush to publish, with a string of papers retracted or under a cloud and a surge in submissions to pre-print servers where fewer quality checks are made, a leading ... Flag as irrelevant
	MIT Technology Review How an AI tool for fighting hospital deaths actually worked in the real world MIT Technology Review In November of 2018, a new deep learning tool went online in the emergency department of Duke University's Health System. Called Sepsis Watch, it was designed to help doctors spot early signs of sepsis, one of the leading causes of hospital deaths ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report In Rare Case, COVID-19 Test Caused Spinal Fluid Leak U.S. News & World Report By E.J. Mundell HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Doctors stress that it's a very rare occurrence, but one woman's pre-surgery COVID-19 nasal swab test appears to have triggered a release of cerebrospinal fluid ... Flag as irrelevant
	Buffalo News Why the flu shot is more important during the pandemic Buffalo News Vials of flu vaccines are ready for patients during a drive-up flu shot clinic last Saturday at Buffalo Medical Group in Williamsville. Demand for the influenza vaccine is expected to be greater this year because of the double-threat of contracting the flu and the ... Flag as irrelevant
	MIT News How contact tracing happens at MIT MIT News Contact tracing is an essential tool for fighting the Covid-19 pandemic: If someone tests positive for the virus, health care workers move quickly to determine who else the infected individual had close contact with, and to set up measures to keep the virus from ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Verge The Apple Watch heart monitor sends too many people to the doctor The Verge The heart monitoring feature on the Apple Watch may lead to unnecessary health care visits, according to a new study published this week. Only around 10 percent of people who saw a doctor at the Mayo Clinic after noticing an abnormal pulse reading on ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Detroit News Most of the $1 billion CDC got in April to fight COVID-19 hasn't been spent, sources say The Detroit News The bulk of a $1 billion funding package intended to help the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention fight the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. has remained unspent since being authorized more than five months ago, according to people familiar with the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New Yorker What Will Cold-and-Flu Season Mean for the Coronavirus Pandemic? The New Yorker The other day, as I was driving across the Brooklyn Bridge, the brakes of my car, a twenty-one-year-old Toyota, stopped working. I pressed the pedal. The car kept rolling. I was going slowly enough that I didn't hit anyone, or anything, but the feeling was ... Flag as irrelevant
	Outbreak News Today Novel Orthopoxvirus Infection reported in Fairbanks woman, 2nd known 'Alaskapox' case Outbreak News Today By NewsDesk @bactiman63 · Alaska state health officials are reporting the second known novel orthopoxvirus case, aka "Alaskapox" in a resident of Fairbanks. Photo/http://www.fhwa.dot.gov. In August, a woman presented with the following symptoms: A ... Flag as irrelevant
	News Landed HPV Vaccine Shown to Substantially Reduce Cervical Cancer Risk Medscape Quadrivalent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination was associated with a substantial reduction in the incidence of cervical cancer in a Swedish review of more than 1 million girls and women vaccinated from 2006–2017. It's been shown that the vaccine ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Not all patients are offered the same effective breast cancer treatment Medical Xpress Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women in the U.S. It's also the most costly cancer to treat. Now, Jefferson researchers have shown that although the use of an effective and less expensive treatment is on the rise, some patients, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Enhancing blood sugar control boosts brain health for people with type 2 diabetes Medical Xpress Controlling blood sugar levels improved the ability to clearly think, learn and remember among people with type 2 diabetes who were overweight, a new study shows. But losing weight, especially for people who were obese, and increasing physical activity ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress COVID-19 test caused brain fluid leak in US patient with rare condition: study Medical Xpress A COVID-19 nasal swab test punctured a US woman's brain lining, causing fluid to leak from her nose and putting her at risk of life-threatening infection, doctors reported in a medical journal Thursday. The patient, who is in her 40s, had an undiagnosed rare ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Face masks unlikely to cause over-exposure to CO2, even in patients with lung disease Medical Xpress New research findings contradict statements linking wearing face masks to carbon dioxide poisoning by trapping CO2. During the COVID-19 pandemic the wearing of face masks has become a highly political issue with some individuals falsely claiming that ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Exclusive: New global lab network will compare COVID-19 vaccines head-to-head Reuters LONDON (Reuters) - A major non-profit health emergencies group has set up a global laboratory network to assess data from potential COVID-19 vaccines, allowing scientists and drugmakers to compare them and speed up selection of the most effective ... Flag as irrelevant
	Smithsonian New Study Finds Dogs May Not Spread Covid-19, but Cats Can Pass It to Each Other Smithsonian The researchers found that both dogs and cats can be infected by the virus that causes Covid-19 in humans, but none of the ten animals observed in the study showed clinical symptoms like coughing, sneezing or fever. Flag as irrelevant

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